Lease Operator (Ardmore, OK)

Exxon Mobil; Ardmore (OK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Plan

Savings Plan

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Wellbeing programs

Disability Plan

Job summary

Exxon Mobil in Ardmore, OK seeks an entry-level Lease Operator to assist with operating and inspecting pumping and wellhead equipment. You will learn to read gauges, use SCADA, and participate in maintenance and safety procedures under supervision.

The role requires basic math and paperwork skills, a valid driver’s license, and a willingness to learn in a hands-on environment with opportunities for progression.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• Entry level position. No experience necessary.
• A current valid driver’s license with an insurable driving record.
• Able to read and write to read pressure gauges and complete paperwork.
• Basic computer skills, including use of Microsoft Office.
• Strong adaptability skills
• Eager to learn
• Basic understanding of how to operate hand tools such as grease guns and wrenches, to lubricate or tighten equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist other Lease Operators with operating and inspecting pumping and wellhead equipment among other duties.
• Once employed, a skill assessment will be assigned that defines duties for progression/promotion.
• Occasionally required to work night shifts based on operational needs.
• Learn to operate and inspect pumping and wellhead equipment.
• Learn basic operation and maintenance of gas engines, testers, phase separators, water knock outs, heaters and stock tanks, and other on-site equipment.
• Assist with routine maintenance of production equipment and check wellhead compressors.
• Learn to detect oil, water or gas leaks and proper lockout/tagout procedures.
• Utilize SCADA for well surveillance to optimize production and prevent spills.
• Assist in minor repairs of production equipment.
• Enter daily production readings, well test readings, downtime and run tickets into systems.

Skills

Reading gauges

Basic computer skills

Adaptability

Eager to learn

Driver's license

Education

High school education or equivalent

Tools

SCADA

Grease guns

Wrenches

Job description

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For well over a century, ExxonMobil has been at the heart of creating and growing a modern world. We embrace the power and promise of technology, pushing the boundaries of what's possible. For billions around the world, lives are better and last longer because of the innovative problem solving and reliable energy we provide. And when it comes to developing industrial solutions to reduce carbon emissions, ExxonMobil is truly the leader.

We don't stop at "good enough." We are committed to doing what's right, even if it's difficult or unpopular. We hold ourselves to high standards, challenge what's possible and invest in innovation to meet society's critical needs.

Real change begins with bold questions, drive, and ambition. Here, your talent, determination and contributions shape how far you'll go and the impact you'll make along the way.

Our future success depends on exceptional people. We invest in developing talent through meaningful work, challenging assignments, mentorship, and experiences that help build the next generation of leaders.

Our Culture

We are uniquely ExxonMobil. Integrity, care, excellence, resilience and courage, these core values determine how we work every day. At ExxonMobil, our values aren't just words— they're how we show up, focused on delivering the right answer, the right way, every day.

What role you will play on our team

• Assist other Lease Operators with operating and inspecting pumping and wellhead equipment among other duties.
• Once employed, a skill assessment coinciding with this description will be assigned that further defines the job duties for progression/promotion purposes.

What will you do

• Occasionally required to work night shifts, based on operational needs
• Learns to operate and inspect pumping and wellhead equipment.
• Learns basic operation and proper maintenance of gas engines, testers, phase separators, water knock outs, heaters and stock tanks, and other on-site wellhead equipment and compressors.
• Assists with routine maintenance of production equipment, learning to check wellhead compressors.
• Learns to detect oil, water or gas leaks, and broken seals. Also learns proper lockout/tagout procedures.
• Utilizes SCADA equipment for well surveillance to optimize production and prevent spills.
• Assists in minor repairs of production equipment.
• Learns to read and record daily numbers from various lease oil and gas measurement equipment.
• Ensures tank thief hatches are securely closed.
• Learns to enter daily production readings, well test readings, downtime and run tickets into current electronic systems.
• Learns to advise water haulers when water is ready for pickup and disposal.
• Learns to complete all required paperwork, reports, and to run required reports.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor, to include special projects.

About you

• High school education or equivalent.
• Entry level position. No experience necessary.
• A current valid driver’s license with an insurable driving record.
• Able to read and write in order to read pressure gauges and complete paperwork.
• Basic computer skills, including use of Microsoft Office.
• Strong adaptability skills
• Eager to learn
• Basic understanding of how to operate hand tools such as grease guns and wrenches, to lubricate or tighten equipment.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand or walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop or bend; and talk or hear.
• Ability to climb a ladder and stairs.
• The employee will be driving assigned Company vehicle on unpaved lease roads.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications/ Experience:

• Related oil and gas experience.
• Familiarity with mobile applications.

An ExxonMobil career is one designed to last. Our commitment to you runs deep: our employees grow personally and professionally, with benefits built on our core categories of health, security, finance, and life.

We offer you:

• Pension Plan: Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you. The basic benefit is a monthly annuity to be paid to you in retirement for the rest of your life.
• Savings Plan: You can contribute between 6% and 20% of your pay and are encouraged to enroll right away. If you contribute at least 6% to your savings plan, the Company will contribute a 7% match.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Culture of Health: Programs and resources to support your wellbeing.
• Employee Health Advisory Program: Provides confidential professional counseling for you and your family, including tools and resources promoting mental health and resiliency at no additional cost to you.
• Disability Plan: Income replacement for when you cannot work due to illness or injury occurring on or off the job. Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you.

Please note benefits may be changed from time to time without notice, subject to applicable law and local collective bargaining agreements.

ExxonMobil is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or physical or mental disability.

Nothing herein is intended to override the corporate separateness of local entities. Working relationships discussed herein do not necessarily represent a reporting connection, but may reflect a functional guidance, stewardship, or service relationship.

Exxon Mobil Corporation has numerous affiliates, many with names that include ExxonMobil, Exxon, Esso and Mobil. For convenience and simplicity, those terms and terms like corporation, company, our, we and its are sometimes used as abbreviated references to specific affiliates or affiliate groups. Abbreviated references describing global or regional operational organizations and global or regional business lines are also sometimes used for convenience and simplicity. Similarly, ExxonMobil has business relationships with thousands of customers, suppliers, governments, and others. For convenience and simplicity, words like venture, joint venture, partnership, co-venturer, and partner are used to indicate business relationships involving common activities and interests, and those words may not indicate precise legal relationships

Pre-Employment Testing Guidance

This Operations and Mechanical (O&M) position requires pre-employment testing. After applying you will receive a pop up giving you access to the assessment. You may take the assessment at that time or utilize the instructions below to access the assessment at a time convenient for you. Note that the assessment must be completed by the deadline in order for you to be considered for the O&M position for which you have applied.

IMPORTANT

The O&M test has been revised. Effective December 1, 2021ALLcandidates must complete the revised assessment. Even if you have tested within the last 365 days (passed or failed), if you tested before December 1, 2021, you must complete the revised assessment to be considered for this O&M opportunity. Failure to complete the assessment by the deadline will result in your disqualification from consideration for this position. The assessment is the same for all O&M requisitions. If you have completed the assessment afterDecember 1, 2021, your assessment results will be mapped to this requisition when you try to access the test.Test passed candidates will be screened by the hiring team and a subset invited for interview. Note that a satisfactory result on the assessment does not guarantee an interview.

PLEASE COMPLETE THE ASSESSMENT BY: Friday, September 11, 2026. @ 11:59 P.M. CST

Instructions to Access the Assessment After Applying (If you missed the pop up)

• Click on View Profile (top right hand corner) and login.
• To login you will need your email address and the password established when you created your profile.
• Scroll down to the Jobs Applied section and click.
• Complete the assessment for the job where indicated.

Nothing herein is intended to override the corporate separateness of local entities. Working relationships discussed herein do not necessarily represent a reporting connection, but may reflect a functional guidance, stewardship, or service relationship.

Exxon Mobil Corporation has numerous affiliates, many with names that include ExxonMobil, Exxon, Esso and Mobil. For convenience and simplicity, those terms and terms like corporation, company, our, we and its are sometimes used as abbreviated references to specific affiliates or affiliate groups. Abbreviated references describing global or regional operational organizations and global or regional business lines are also sometimes used for convenience and simplicity. Similarly, ExxonMobil has business relationships with thousands of customers, suppliers, governments, and others. For convenience and simplicity, words like venture, joint venture, partnership, co-venturer, and partner are used to indicate business relationships involving common activities and interests, and those words may not indicate precise legal relationships.